How To Grill Asparagus

I've done broiled asparagus before, and this is basically the same recipe. Today's version proves two related rules: Anything that can be grilled can be broiled. Anything that can be broiled is better when it's grilled It's true for steak, it's true for vegetables, it's true for everything. The reason is that when you're grilling anything that drips off is vaporised, and the vapor comes back up as additional flavor on whatever you're cooking. Broiling comes close, but any drippings … [Read more...]

How To Make Horseradish Sauce

If you remember the end of the Ox Roast post, there was half a steamship round left when people were finally full. That gets sliced up and spends the night in the fridge, and we come back down Monday for sandwiches. Sounds like a perfect time for horseradish sauce. … [Read more...]

Ox Roast Memorial Day 2008 — Extras

This post is purely self-indulgent. I said in yesterday's that I didn't expect many people to try to make it. This time, there's not even any food. It's just the best of the rest of the photos I took at the Ox Roast. … [Read more...]

Ox Roast Memorial Day 2008

I'll admit right up front that not too many people are likely to try today's recipe. Unless you've got a whole day to kill, a crew of five, and 300 close friends to feed you're just not going to manage this one. But come along for the ride anyway to see how to turn 200 pounds of beef into an unbelievably good dinner in just 12 hours. … [Read more...]

How To Make Horseradish

I love horseradish, the hotter the better. When you buy it prepared you're pretty much stuck with what comes in the jar. But it turns out it's pretty simple to make your own. A knife, a food processor, two ingredients and five minutes later you're done. Awesome. … [Read more...]